I hope, finally, we're really going to do something about it, because it's just--it's stunning, really, the--almost--it's a kind of arrogance, maybe, or something, on our part, that we don't think we have to--but, we just don't know…
Christopher Dodd
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Christopher Dodd is a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut, serving from 1981 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Dodd was known for his work on issues such as health care, education, and financial regulation. He played a significant role in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which aimed to prevent the kind of financial crisis that occurred in 2008. Dodd also served as the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, where he was influential in shaping policies related to housing and banking.
We're very fortunate, indeed, to have two people of extreme ability and talent joining this administration.
The idea that the United States cannot send people abroad to serve our interests, and can become familiar with a language, has just got to stop.
I commend the President for suggesting your nomination to us, and we all look forward to working with you.
President Bush has made the request. President-elect Obama has endorsed the request, and said that this is a tool that he needs as the President-elect coming in.
The SEC is in dire need of a strong leader who is not afraid to make drastic changes and tough decisions.
We have to go with full force and fervor against anyone who violates investors' trust.
The SEC should be, and it used to be, about providing protections for our investors and our markets.





